SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - The No. 8 Slippery Rock University field hockey team plays a pair of critical Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference road games this week as SRU looks to make its climb up the league standings.
 
THE SCHEDULE
Slippery Rock begins its week when it goes for the season sweep of Frostburg State University 2 p.m. Wednesday followed by a showdown with sixth-ranked Bloomsburg University noon Saturday.
 
STANDINGS UPDATE
With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the PSAC standings are still tightly bunched with only a few teams separating themselves – for good or bad.
 
• The top six teams at the conclusion of the regular season qualify for the PSAC Tournament. Slippery Rock is looking to earn its first conference tournament berth since 2017.
 
• East Stroudsburg and Kutztown open the week tied for first place with matching 4-0 league marks.
 
• Behind the Warriors and Golden Bears in third and fourth place, respectively, sits Shippensburg (3-1) and IUP (2-1).
 
• Bloomsburg holds sole possession of fifth place at 2-2, while Frostburg State holds the all-important sixth spot at 1-2: a half game in front of Slippery Rock (1-3), West Chester (1-3) and Mansfield (1-3).
 
• Millersville rounds out the league standings at 0-4 and still in search of its first PSAC win.
 
• Somewhat distorting the conference standing picture is a postponed game between Frostburg State and IUP that was originally scheduled to be played Oct. 7, but was postponed to Nov. 3.

GAME 13 DETAILS
Opponent: Frostburg State University
Date: Wednesday – 2 p.m.
Location: Frostburg, Maryland
Venue: Bobcat Stadium
Video: Link
Live Stats: Link
All-Time Series: SRU leads 20-13-1
Last Played: Sept. 3, 2026 (SRU won 6-2)
 
Live Coverage
• Live Stats  |  Provided by Frostburg State
• Live Streaming Video  |  Provided by Frostburg State
• X (formerly Twitter)  |  In-game updates and highlights
 
* Fans can watch Wednesday's game live on mountaineast.tv via the links below provided by Frostburg State Athletic Communications. mountaineast.tv is a free video streaming platform when LIVE, but a $9.99/month subscription to the platform is required to go back and watch any game on demand.
 
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Series History
Thanks to a 6-2 season-opening win over the Bobcats earlier in the year, Slippery Rock has now won three of the last five games in the series, improving its all-time record against FSU to a healthy 20-13-1. A victory Wednesday would mark The Rock's first win on the road in the series since 2021.
 
Top Rock Performers vs. FSU
Sam Black: 2 Saves, 0 GA
Haylie Sucharski: 3 Defensive Saves
Lucy Hutchinson: 3 Goals, 1 Assist, 5 S.O.G.
Grace Williams: 2 Goals, 1 Assist, 8 S.O.G.
Coral Piramo: 2 Goals, 3 S.O.G.
Hilary Hoffman: 1 Assist, 7 S.O.G.
Roz Mikulak: 1 Assist, 3 S.O.G.
Riley Cloude: 4 S.O.G.
Keila Schutte-Hanekom: 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 1 S.O.G.
Josie Shultz: 1 Assist
Leah Riegling: 8 Saves, 1 Shutout
 
GAME 14 DETAILS
Opponent: Bloomsburg University
Date: Saturday – Noon
Location: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Venue: Pettit Stadium
Video: Link
Live Stats: Link
All-Time Series: BU leads 50-3
Last Played: Oct. 11, 2025 (BU won 5-1)
 
Live Coverage
• Live Stats  |  Provided by Bloomsburg
• Live Streaming Video  |  Provided by Bloomsburg
• X (formerly Twitter)  |  In-game updates and highlights
 
Series History
Historically, Bloomsburg has controlled the all-time series history against Slippery Rock with 50 wins in 53 career games. A Saturday victory would provide The Rock with their first win against Bloomsburg since a 3-2 triumph at home in 2021 as well as being their first victory in Bloomsburg.
 
Hilary Hoffman has compiled one goal and one assist during her career against Bloomsburg. Roz Mikulak recorded four shots on goal in last year's game against the Huskies.

SLIPPERY ROCK PRIMER
Stats: Link
Roster: Link
NFHCA Top 10: No. 8
Overall Record: 9-3
PSAC: 1-2 (t-7th)
Home Record: 5-2
Away Record: 4-1
Last 5 Games: 2-3
Streak: L1
Head Coach: Missy Revesz | 2nd season (14-15)
 
ROCK LEADERS
POINTS: Lucy Hutchinson (30), Coral Piramo (17)
GOALS: Hutchinson (13), Piramo (7)
ASSISTS: Hutchinson (4), Hilary Hoffman (4)
S.O.G.: Hutchinson (44), Hilary Hoffman (31)
SAVES: Sam Black (47)
DEF. SAVES: Haylie Sucharski (2)
 
RECENT RESULTS
Oct. 17: vs. No. 2 East Stroudsburg (L, 4-2)
Oct. 12: vs. D'Youville (W, 5-0)
Oct. 10: vs. No. 1 Kutztown (L, 5-1)
Oct. 7: at No. 4 Shippensburg (L, 3-2)
Oct. 3: at Millersville (W, 2-1)
 
LAST TIME OUT (Box Score)
Slippery Rock played even with second-ranked East Stroudsburg for much of the day, but the Warriors were able to convert on two more opportunities than The Rock in a 4-2 ESU victory Oct. 17 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.

ROCK 8th IN ATLANTIC REGION NPI
Slippery Rock was ranked eighth in the Atlantic Region when the NCAA released its first official set of NPI rankings Monday.
 
The NCAA Power Index (NPI) is the new ranking system that will be used to determine postseason fields in Division II in 2026-27, replacing the ranking committees and former criteria. The NPI ranks all programs in the division and will replace the regional rankings announcements from previous years. The data can be sorted by region to determine the regional rankings. Each sport committee was responsible for determining the criteria and setting the "dials" for their respective sport. More info on NPI is available HERE.
 
NPI evaluates a team's season by considering both results and the strength of the teams it plays. Each contest produces a value based on whether the team won, lost or tied and the opponent's NPI.
 
The top five teams from the Atlantic Region earn berths into the NCAA Tournament. Conference tournament champions from the PSAC and South Atlantic Conference garner auto bids while the NPI determine the three at-large berths.
 
Atlantic Region NPI (Oct. 19)
1. Kutztown: 69.211
2. East Stroudsburg: 66.964
3. Shippensburg: 65.190
4. Newberry: 62.476
5. West Chester: 58.974
6. Bloomsburg: 58.596
7. IUP: 56.578
8. The Rock: 56.300

ROCK MOVES BACK TO NO. 8 IN NFHCA POLL
Slippery Rock was ranked in the NFHCA Top 10 for a sixth consecutive week after being positioned eighth in the latest poll released Tuesday. SRU slid back one spot from its previous No. 7 ranking, but continued what is still the second longest stretch of consecutive weeks a Rock team has been in the national rankings.
 
While there was slight shuffling among the group, the 10 teams in this week's rankings remained the same as the Oct. 13 poll. Kutztown stayed atop the national poll followed by East Stroudsburg, Shippensburg, Newberry, West Chester, Bloomsburg, IUP, The Rock, Saint Anselm and Assumption.
 
A full look at this week's poll can be found HERE.

 HISTORY ON THE HORIZON FOR HUTCHINSON
After scoring three goals last week (two vs. D'Youville, one vs. ESU), Lucy Hutchinson has positioned herself on the cusp of breaking a pair of long-standing program records.
 
Hutchinson opens the week with 30 total points on 13 goals and four assists. The senior, who ranks second in the country in both goals per game (1.08) and points per game (2.50), is currently tied for third in program single-season history for both total points and goals.
 
The current single-season program record in both categories belongs to Megan McKay, who produced 38 points and 16 goals in 2015.

MOST WINS SINCE 2017, TIED FOR 5TH ALL-TIME
Slippery Rock's 5-0 shutout victory Oct. 14 versus D'Youville was The Rock's ninth victory of the season. With five regular season games remaining in 2026, this year's team has already compiled the most wins inside program since 2017 in addition to being tied for the fifth winningest season in program history overall.
 
Single Season Wins at SRU
1. 14 (1987)
t-2. 10 (2017, 1988, 1976)
t-5. 9 (2026, 2014, 1975)
 
ROCKING THE NATIONAL RANKINGS
Slippery Rock heads into the FSU game ranked in the top 10 of Division II (34 teams) in a plethora of categories.
 
Penalty Corners Per Game: 4th (9.58)
Goals Per Game: 5th (3.42)
Points Per Game: 5th (9.08)
Scoring Margin: 7th (1.83)
Assists Per Game: 7th (2.25)

ROCK GOALIES
• Slippery Rock has used three goalkeepers on the year, highlighted by starter Sam Black, who has quickly proven herself to be one of the top goalkeepers in Division II.
 
• While an solid stat line, of 47 saves, a 1.63 goals against average and .746 save percentage stand on its own, the value of the fifth-year senior has provided goes far beyond the numbers for an upstart Rock team.
 
• Behind Black is the duo of freshman Rylee Catterton and senior veteran Leah Riegling, both of whom have appeared in four games.
 
• Over 66:14 of playing time, Catterton has made two saves (.667) with one goal allowed. Riegling has been on the field for 64:23, making nine saves (.818) and giving up two goals.
 
MORE HISTORY MAKERS
• Hilary Hoffman heads to Frostburg State having already scored the seventh-most goals by a Rock senior in program history (5) as well as tallying the sixth most assists (4) and seventh highest point total (14).
 
• Likewise, Coral Piramo and Grace Williams are ascending The Rock's junior class record books.
 
• With five games left in the regular season, Piramo is third in SRU junior year history in shots on goal (25), fourth in points (17) and fourth in goals (7). Williams is close behind, slotting eighth among juniors at The Rock all-time in goals (5), ninth in points (12) and ninth in shots on goal (19).
 
SCHUTTE-HANEKOM ON A RUN
Keila Schutte-Hanekom has had a productive four-game run for The Rock as the freshman has produced one goal and two assists over that stretch. For the year, Schutte-Hanekom is up to seven points on two goals and three assists.
 
Schutte-Hanekom is one of what's shaping up to be a great freshman class that has made significant contributions on the year along with Josie Shultz (12 starts, 5 points), Delaney Evans (3 goals), Tatiana Calderon (1 goal) and Meghan O'Donnell (12 games played).
 
SHANNON APPROACHING 50 GP
Senior Paige Shannon begins the week having played in 50 career games. With two appearances this week she will join Hilary Hoffman (53) and Lucy Hutchinson (50) as active Rock athletes with 50 career games played. 2026 has been a career-year for Shannon, who has two assists over nine games played.
 
In addition to Hutchinson, Hoffman and Shannon, seniors Haylie Sucharski (12 starts, 1 assist, 2 defensive saves) and Brooke Page (12 starts) have helped lay the foundation for the program's turnaround.

WINS vs. NATIONALLY RANKED TEAMS
Since the 2010 season, Slippery Rock has won nine games against nationally ranked teams. The Rock's previous wins against nationally ranked teams include victories against Lander (2026 / No. 9), Kutztown (2017 / No. 5), West Chester (2017 / No. 3), East Stroudsburg (2014 / No. 5), Bloomsburg (2013 / No. 7), Indiana (2011 / No. 6, 2010 / No. 7, 2010 / No. 8) and LIU Post (2010 / No. 5).
 
A LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S TOP 10
Below is a list of each ranked team's schedule for this week.
 
NFHCA Top 10
#1: Kutztown: at West Chester, at Shippensburg
#2: East Stroudsburg: vs. Bloomsburg, at Frostburg State
#3: Shippensburg: at Millersville, vs. Kutztown
#4: Newberry: at Converse, vs. Coker
#5: West Chester: vs. Kutztown, at IUP
#6: Bloomsburg: at East Stroudsburg, vs. Slippery Rock
#7: IUP: vs. Mansfield, vs. West Chester
#7: The Rock: at Frostburg State, at Bloomsburg
#9: Saint Anselm: at AIC
#10: Assumption: vs. Franklin Pierce, vs. Southern New Hampshire

CHARTING THE ROCK
Career Games Played (Starts)
 
Hilary Hoffman: 53 (51)
Lucy Hutchinson: 50 (21)
Paige Shannon: 48 (14)
Riley Cloude: 45 (44)
Roz Mikulak: 44 (43)
Ava Masorti*: 44 (29)
Haylie Sucharski: 41 (22)
Grace Williams: 36 (17)
Coral Piramo: 30 (23)
Maddie Orrson: 26 (9)
Hanna Thomas: 25 (5)
Brooke Page: 23 (16)
Sam Black**: 22 (19)
Leah Riegling: 18 (11)
Payton Kane: 12 (0)
Josie Shultz: 12 (12)
Delaney Evans: 10 (0)
Meghan O'Donnell: 12 (0)
Keila Schutte-Hanekom: 10 (4)
Amaly Klock: 8 (0)
Tatiana Calderon: 8 (0)
Rylee Catterton: 4 (0)
 
* Played in 15 games at Converse
** Played in 10 games at Wagner
 
CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Nine Rock athletes have started all 12 games this season in Black, Cloude, Hoffman, Hutchinson, Mikulak, Shultz, Sucharski, Brooke Page and Ava Masorti. Williams (11), Piramo (9) and Schutte-Hanekom (4) have also made multiple starts this year.
 
REMAINING REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Oct. 28 (4 p.m.) vs. No. 7 IUP
Oct. 31 (4 p.m.) at No. 5 West Chester
Nov. 7 (11 a.m.) vs. Mansfield

ROCK SELECTS CAPTAINS FOR 2026
Seniors Lucy Hutchinson and Paige Shannon were selected as team captains for the 2026, the SRU coaching staff recently announced.
 
RECORD WATCH
Points (9-18)
t-9. Bailee Christman (2021-24): 43
t-9. Kailee Krupski (2014-17): 43
t-11. Lucy Hutchinson: 40
t-11. Gianna Conti (2022-24): 40
t-11. Dina Pezzimenti (1989-92): 40
t-11. Jane Machuga (1975-78): 40
t-15. Leslie Colliver (2021-24): 39
t-15. Gabrielle Malishchak (2009-12): 39
t-15. Allison Shade (2011-14): 39
t-18. Hilary Hoffman: 38
t-18. Kelsey Gustafson (2011-14): 38
 
Goals (7-11)
7. Christine Peuplie (1984-88): 21
t-8. Lindsay Brown (2011-13): 20
t-8. Dina Pezzimenti (1989-92): 20
t-8. Jane Machuga (1975-78): 20
t-11. Lucy Hutchinson: 18
t-11. Gianna Conti (2022-24): 18
 
Assists
1. Megan McKay (2013-16): 15
2. Allie Hartman (2007-10): 14
t-3. Leslie Colliver (2021-24): 13
t-3. Samantha Griffith (2001-02): 13
t-5. Hilary Hoffman: 11
t-5. Kayla Del Vecchio (2019-23): 11
t-5. Gabrielle Malishchak (2009-12): 11
t-5. Kailee Krupski (2014-17): 11

FROSTBURG STATE PRIMER
Stats: Link
Roster: Link
Overall Record: 6-6
PSAC: 1-2 (6th)
Home Record: 1-4
Away Record: 4-2
Neutral Site Record: 1-0
Last 5 Games: 3-2
Streak: W2
Head Coach: Kaitlin Thompson | 10th season (44-118)
 
FSU LEADERS
POINTS: Izzy Gibbons (13), Caroline Earnshaw (10)
GOALS: Gibbons (5), Four Tied (3)
ASSISTS: Earnshaw (4), Gibbons (3)
S.O.G.: Mikyla Rineer (18)
SAVES: Jenna Yazzetti (92)
DEF. SAVES: Morgan Sparks (4)
 
FSU TEAM STATS
Goals Per Game: 2.67
Goals Per Game Allowed: 2.17
Shots Per Game: 12.7
Shots Per Game Allowed: 16.2
Penalty Corners Per Game: 7.00
Penalty Corners Per Game Allowed: 8.9
 
RECENT RESULTS
Oct. 16: at Millersville (W, 4-1)
Oct. 11: vs. Roberts Wesleyan (W, 5-0)
Oct. 10: at Mansfield (L, 2-1)
Oct. 3: vs. No. 6 Bloomsburg (L, 2-1)
Sept. 26: at No. 7 IUP (W, 4-3)
 
BLOOMSBURG PRIMER
Stats: Link
Roster: Link
NFHCA Top 10: No. 6
Overall Record: 9-3
PSAC: 2-2 (5th)
Home Record: 4-1
Away Record: 5-2
Last 5 Games: 2-3
Streak: L2
Head Coach: Nikki Hartranft | 16th season at BU (190-108) / 18th overall (212-126)
 
BU LEADERS
POINTS: Genna Bush (16), Alyxandra Flick (12)
GOALS: Bush (7), Flick (5)
ASSISTS: Raegan Iasiello (6), Sophie Lawler (3)
S.O.G.: Bush (23), Lawler (18)
SAVES: Molly Bross (36)
DEF. SAVES: Allison Brown (1), Alexandra Bliss (1)
 
BU TEAM STATS
Goals Per Game: 2.42
Goals Per Game Allowed: 0.75
Shots Per Game: 15.4
Shots Per Game Allowed: 9.0
Penalty Corners Per Game: 7.6
Penalty Corners Per Game Allowed: 6.0
 
RECENT RESULTS
Oct. 17: vs. IUP (L, 1-0)
Oct. 10: at Shippensburg (L, 3-1)
Oct. 7: vs. West Chester (W, 1-0)
Oct. 3: at Frostburg State (W, 2-1)
Sept. 30: at Pace (L, 1-0)
 
UP NEXT
Slippery Rock returns home to host IUP 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.





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